UPSC Editorials Quiz : 2 July 2024

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• Question 1 of 5 1. Question Consider the following statements regarding Central Council of Ministers. The Central Council of Ministers it is effectively the real executive authority. The size of the Council of Ministers should not exceed 15% of the total strength of both the houses of parliament. Article 88 does not guarantee them the right to vote in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The Central Council of Ministers is led by the Prime Minister and plays a vital role in government policy-making. Given the parliamentary system of government in India, it is effectively the real executive authority. While the President of India is the head of the Executive, they must act on the aid and advice of the COM as mandated by the Indian Constitution. According to Article 74, “There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice…” Article 75 further states that the President appoints the Prime Minister. Based on the PM’s recommendation, the President also appoints other ministers. The article mandates that the size of this council should not exceed 15% of the strength of the Lok Sabha, or the House of the people. Article 88 empowers the ministers to speak or otherwise participate in proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, as well as any joint session of both houses or any Parliamentary committee they may be a part of. However, it does not guarantee them the right to vote. Source Incorrect Solution: b) Statement 2 is incorrect. The Central Council of Ministers is led by the Prime Minister and plays a vital role in government policy-making. Given the parliamentary system of government in India, it is effectively the real executive authority. While the President of India is the head of the Executive, they must act on the aid and advice of the COM as mandated by the Indian Constitution. According to Article 74, “There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice…” Article 75 further states that the President appoints the Prime Minister. Based on the PM’s recommendation, the President also appoints other ministers. The article mandates that the size of this council should not exceed 15% of the strength of the Lok Sabha, or the House of the people. Article 88 empowers the ministers to speak or otherwise participate in proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, as well as any joint session of both houses or any Parliamentary committee they may be a part of. However, it does not guarantee them the right to vote. Source

#### 1. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Central Council of Ministers.

• The Central Council of Ministers it is effectively the real executive authority.

• The size of the Council of Ministers should not exceed 15% of the total strength of both the houses of parliament.

• Article 88 does not guarantee them the right to vote in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

The Central Council of Ministers is led by the Prime Minister and plays a vital role in government policy-making. Given the parliamentary system of government in India, it is effectively the real executive authority.

While the President of India is the head of the Executive, they must act on the aid and advice of the COM as mandated by the Indian Constitution. According to Article 74, “There shall be a Council of Ministers with the Prime Minister at the head to aid and advise the President who shall, in the exercise of his functions, act in accordance with such advice…”

Article 75 further states that the President appoints the Prime Minister. Based on the PM’s recommendation, the President also appoints other ministers. The article mandates that the size of this council should not exceed 15% of the strength of the Lok Sabha, or the House of the people.

Article 88 empowers the ministers to speak or otherwise participate in proceedings in both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha, as well as any joint session of both houses or any Parliamentary committee they may be a part of. However, it does not guarantee them the right to vote.

Solution: b)

Statement 2 is incorrect.

• Question 2 of 5 2. Question Consider the following statements. The position the Prime Minister of India holds is often described as “first among equals”. The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People. The Prime Minister is responsible for decision-making on all important policy issues and other portfolios not allocated to any other minister. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: c) The Prime Minister is the head of the Central Council of Ministers in an executive capacity. The position he holds is often described as “first among equals”, wherein the PM has a unique role and is considered the primary leader of the COM, but is nevertheless equal to his ministers. Notably, Article 75 states: “The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.” Additionally, the PM is responsible for decision-making on all important policy issues and other portfolios not allocated to any other minister. Source Incorrect Solution: c) The Prime Minister is the head of the Central Council of Ministers in an executive capacity. The position he holds is often described as “first among equals”, wherein the PM has a unique role and is considered the primary leader of the COM, but is nevertheless equal to his ministers. Notably, Article 75 states: “The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.” Additionally, the PM is responsible for decision-making on all important policy issues and other portfolios not allocated to any other minister. Source

#### 2. Question

Consider the following statements.

• The position the Prime Minister of India holds is often described as “first among equals”.

• The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.

• The Prime Minister is responsible for decision-making on all important policy issues and other portfolios not allocated to any other minister.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: c)

The Prime Minister is the head of the Central Council of Ministers in an executive capacity. The position he holds is often described as “first among equals”, wherein the PM has a unique role and is considered the primary leader of the COM, but is nevertheless equal to his ministers.

Notably, Article 75 states: “The Council of Ministers shall be collectively responsible to the House of the People.” Additionally, the PM is responsible for decision-making on all important policy issues and other portfolios not allocated to any other minister.

Solution: c)

• Question 3 of 5 3. Question The ‘nasbandi’ campaign in India was related to a) Sensitise the youth towards Khadi b) Energy Conservation c) Mass sterilisation d) Production & consumption of millets Correct Solution: c) The ‘nasbandi’ campaign of mass forced sterilisation, championed by Sanjay Gandhi in 1976. Source Incorrect Solution: c) The ‘nasbandi’ campaign of mass forced sterilisation, championed by Sanjay Gandhi in 1976. Source

#### 3. Question

The ‘nasbandi’ campaign in India was related to

• a) Sensitise the youth towards Khadi

• b) Energy Conservation

• c) Mass sterilisation

• d) Production & consumption of millets

Solution: c)

The ‘nasbandi’ campaign of mass forced sterilisation, championed by Sanjay Gandhi in 1976.

Solution: c)

The ‘nasbandi’ campaign of mass forced sterilisation, championed by Sanjay Gandhi in 1976.

• Question 4 of 5 4. Question Consider the following statements regarding PET plastic. PET plastic is a common type of plastic used to make bottles, containers, and synthetic fibres. It produces less product waste due to its resistance to breakage and denting. It is known for its transparency, lightweight nature, and recyclability. How many of the above statements is/are correct? (a) Only one (b) Only two (c) All three (d) None Correct Solution: c) PET plastic, or polyethylene terephthalate, is a common type of plastic used to make bottles, containers, and synthetic fibres. It is known for its transparency, lightweight nature, and recyclability. PET is widely used for packaging beverages, food, and personal care products. Incorrect Solution: c) PET plastic, or polyethylene terephthalate, is a common type of plastic used to make bottles, containers, and synthetic fibres. It is known for its transparency, lightweight nature, and recyclability. PET is widely used for packaging beverages, food, and personal care products.

#### 4. Question

Consider the following statements regarding PET plastic.

• PET plastic is a common type of plastic used to make bottles, containers, and synthetic fibres.

• It produces less product waste due to its resistance to breakage and denting.

• It is known for its transparency, lightweight nature, and recyclability.

How many of the above statements is/are correct?

• (a) Only one

• (b) Only two

• (c) All three

Solution: c)

PET plastic, or polyethylene terephthalate, is a common type of plastic used to make bottles, containers, and synthetic fibres. It is known for its transparency, lightweight nature, and recyclability. PET is widely used for packaging beverages, food, and personal care products.

Solution: c)

• Question 5 of 5 5. Question Consider the following statements regarding Lunar Soil. Lunar Soil is not dusty but rather lumpy, indicating that something is binding the soil together. Lunar Soil is a thick layer of regolith, fragmental and unconsolidated rock material. Lunar soil also contains organic matter. How many of the above statements is/are incorrect? a) Only one b) Only two c) All three d) None Correct Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. Features of Lunar Soil: It is not dusty but rather lumpy, indicating that something is binding the soil together. Lunar Soil is a thick layer of regolith, fragmental and unconsolidated rock material, that covers the entire lunar surface. Lunar soil contains no organic matter. Incorrect Solution: a) Statement 3 is incorrect. Features of Lunar Soil: It is not dusty but rather lumpy, indicating that something is binding the soil together. Lunar Soil is a thick layer of regolith, fragmental and unconsolidated rock material, that covers the entire lunar surface. Lunar soil contains no organic matter.

#### 5. Question

Consider the following statements regarding Lunar Soil.

• Lunar Soil is not dusty but rather lumpy, indicating that something is binding the soil together.

• Lunar Soil is a thick layer of regolith, fragmental and unconsolidated rock material.

• Lunar soil also contains organic matter.

How many of the above statements is/are incorrect?

• a) Only one

• b) Only two

• c) All three

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Features of Lunar Soil:

• It is not dusty but rather lumpy, indicating that something is binding the soil together.

• Lunar Soil is a thick layer of regolith, fragmental and unconsolidated rock material, that covers the entire lunar surface.

• Lunar soil contains no organic matter.

Solution: a)

Statement 3 is incorrect.

Features of Lunar Soil:

• It is not dusty but rather lumpy, indicating that something is binding the soil together.

• Lunar Soil is a thick layer of regolith, fragmental and unconsolidated rock material, that covers the entire lunar surface.

• Lunar soil contains no organic matter.

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